Articles & publications

This paper reviews 68 studies (2000–2025) on VR in architecture and design education, revealing growing interest, design-focused applications, and the need for stronger evidence and pedagogical models.

This study introduces a VR-based gamified platform that enables interior architecture students to evaluate sustainable wall materials through interactive simulations, enhancing motivation, critical thinking, and sustainability literacy. Initial findings suggest that immersive, data-driven experiences foster deeper understanding of ecological impacts in design education.

This study examines how students from architecture and digital game design departments perceived and evaluated the VR documentary game Following the Traces of Sedad Hakkı Eldem in Istanbul, revealing both disciplinary differences in focus and a shared recognition of its educational value.

This study explores the educational potential of Cities: Skylines 2 as a city-building simulation game, highlighting its ability to bridge theoretical urban planning principles with practical application. Findings suggest that integrating such simulations into architectural and planning education can enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and understanding of urban dynamics.

This doctoral research introduces a virtual reality game designed to teach wall construction methods, materials, and design implications to interior architecture students through gamified learning. Conducted as an ongoing study at Bahçeşehir University, it employs a mixed-methods approach with surveys and interviews to evaluate student performance, engagement, and satisfaction. As the project is still in progress, its anticipated outcomes aim to highlight both the benefits and challenges of integrating VR and gamification in construction education, offering insights for curriculum development and future research in design pedagogy.

This study examines Bahçeşehir University’s online architecture and design exhibition developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its methodology, digital tools, and impact on accessibility and engagement. It situates the initiative within the broader shift toward virtual exhibitions, suggesting their potential as both an alternative and complement to physical showcases in design education.

This project focuses on modeling three works of Sedad Hakkı Eldem, a leading architect of the Republican Era, from different phases of his career and transferring them into a VR environment. By employing digital technologies as an alternative to traditional documentation methods, the study emphasizes the preservation of architectural heritage and its transmission to future generations as part of cultural memory.

This study analyzes portrayals of smart home technologies in eighteen films and television series, highlighting their role in shaping societal expectations of comfort, security, and efficiency. It concludes that media representations not only reflect technological goals but also suggest future directions for sustainable, connected urban living.

This study investigates 50 virtual exhibitions in architecture and design, examining how digital platforms redefine exhibition practices compared to physical spaces. It explores their characteristics, limitations, and potential as substitutes or complements to traditional exhibitions, offering insights for future applications in the field.

This study highlights the role of digital games in architectural education and cultural heritage preservation, emphasizing the importance of VR-based experiences and digital archiving for transferring knowledge to future generations. As a pilot project, it aims to inform broader research and future initiatives that expand the digital documentation of architectural works.

This study explores Generation Z’s housing preferences, revealing that despite assumptions of nomadism, they value personalizing their living spaces and maintaining a sense of belonging. Findings show that location is the most critical factor—especially in metropolitan Istanbul—while flexibility, privacy, and a balance between private and social spaces also shape their accommodation choices.